To build meaningful, effective home visit sessions for both the families we serve and ourselves, as early intervention providers

3Getting Started

Cell phones Didnt we live without them at one time?

Time management

Toy bags

Ask probing, open-ended questions when possible

How has Lucas been doing since our last visit?

Has he been in good health?

Has he had any follow-up clinic appointments?

4The importance of review

Use the parent binder

Pull and review the previous home visit sheet in detail

Request feedback from parent

5Dont just dive right in!

Ask parent to demonstrate activities with child from previous home visit

6This is Greek!

Use family-friendly language

Provide modeling of techniques

Discuss what you are doing and why

7But I cant get Lucas to do it when youre gone!

Offer alternative positions or modifications to the exercises you are suggesting

8Never underestimate the value of encouragement support

Offer the parent multiple opportunities for practice during the home visit

Provide facilitation to ensure success

Praise even small accomplishments

Empathize

9Potential for derailment

Are there siblings in the home?

Jerry Springer or The Wiggles

Are there additional stressors in the home?

Are there more no shows/cancellations than home visits?

10Think outside the box (or home)

Consider alternative locations for home visits

Consider a playdate or community outing with another family in the program

11Are you a stalker? Home visit dos and donts

DO

Arrive on time

Ring the bell or knock twice

Leave a home follow-up note

DONT

Overstay your welcome

Peek in the windows!

Should you call when they dont answer the door?

12More dos and donts

Okay, I lied more donts!

Ask inappropriate questions

Make comments about family lifestyle choices

Offer unsolicited parenting advice

Make comments or offer advice about matters outside the scope of the program

13Wrapping it all up

Link families with parent support groups, community resources, etc

List all resources provided to parent on home visit sheet

Review expectations/plan for what parent/caregiver should work on until next home visit

Ask for feedback on session or if there are any questions?

Confirm date, time, location of next visit

Get parent signature on home visit sheet

14Okay, I lied again I may need professional help!

Review prior home visit sheet/request feedback

Ask parent to demonstrate suggestions from previous visit

Model exercise/activity with child

Allow parent to practice with child/provide coaching

Ask parent for feedback at end of session

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